The other night I pulled out my Mobip branded K-On! figures. I decided it was time to take some school pictures. Here are a few of the shots. (more…)
Lone Otaku
Anime, Manga, Figurines and Other Otaku Interests
Categories: Figurines
Aegis Of Persona 3 By Alter Up For Reservation
I’ll admit I am not familiar with Persona at all but when I saw word about this figure being made available for reservation, I had to weigh in too. (more…)
Black Rock Shooter Character “Strength” Available For Reservation
Oh boy… Are you ready for this one guys and gals? The Animation version of the character Strength from Black Rock Shooter is now available for reservation. All I can say is WOW. I was impressed with the first version of Black Rock Shooter and now with Strength. (more…)
Support Japan Using Your Hobby
Many fellow figuring collectors are probably aware of this special figure being made available. For those of you who don’t, read on to see what Good Smile Company has cooked up. (more…)
Can one be in the closet about their figurine collection?
I’m sitting here staring at my blog as well as reading other blogs this evening. I’m pretty hooked on Anime, Manga and figurines. I have found the Internet to be a dangerous things when it comes to locating awesome, cool and kawaii things related to Anime. Of course, I would have to get more addicted to perhaps the more costly of Otaku items, figurines. I’ve looked at other collectibles and there are a few I would not mind having. Most of the time I forget about them till its to late.
So I’m sitting here thinking that I don’t really let people I work with know much about my collection of figurines. Maybe one or two but that is about it. I may sneak a small one into the office some time to show off but usually that does not happen. I think if people knew the extent of my collection, they might think me strange. No, I by no means have a collection numbering in the hundreds. Don’t have the funds for that or the space.
What prompted my thoughts on this was my recent delivery of Asuka and Black Rock Shooter. I have yet to unbox them as I have not figured where to store them. I have a corner that is now practically stacked to the ceiling with the boxes. (I should inventory that pile someday) I also have a list that I keep updating with names of the figures that I want to add to the collection. I check the figures online frequently in the hopes that the reservations are not closed before I decide I have enough funds to buy them. It’s a good thing that I have not ventured into collecting Dolfies. I’d have to explain to the kids, sorry, Saber was calling me to rescue her from the store overseas. We’ll eat next month.
I would think it awesome if I met another Anime fan like myself at work so we can trade stories and perhaps collectibles. I hear rumors of one or two around so who knows. I’m happy I get very little ribbing about my Anime addiction. I enjoy watching the occasional episode during lunch at my desk. Maybe I should pull out an episode or two of Yosuga no Sora?
Well, I guess for now, I’ll remain in the closet for the most part regarding my figurine collection. Sorry girls, I’ll introduce you to the guys at work another day.
Kokonoe Rin
Angel Beats! Tenshi available for reservation
To accompany Yuri, Good Smile Company has also released an edition of Tenshi, also known as the Angel on Angel Beats! This stunning figure captures Tenshi with her wings (which are removable) unfurled smiling. This and the Yuri figure are two I think I will have to add to my collection. I don’t feel I could order one without the other…
Angel Beats! Tenshi by Good Smile Company
Hobby Search is taking reservations now. About ¥5,800 retail.
Angel Beats! Yuri available for reservation
Good Smile Company has made available a nicely done figurine of Yuri from the Anime Angel Beats! She stands poised for action, holding her trusty semi-automatic sculpted in nice detail.
Angel Beats! Yuri by Good Smile Company
Yuri can be reserved at Hobby Search, retail is about ¥5,800 retail.
You too can have Morishima Haruka, in your collection
Morishima sempai is waiting for you… Waiting for you to place a reservation so she can come to your house sometime around April. She knows you’ve been watching Amagami SS and has put on a swimsuit just for you.
Morishima Haruka by Max Factory
This new figure by Max Factory features the sometimes flighty Morishima Haruka from the Manga and Anime, Amagami SS. She has been sculpted wearing a school swimsuit smiling back at who ever may be looking at her. Her character was one of my favorites in the series, especially her stunning blue eyes. The figure does not have the same bright blue eyes but they are blue.
This figure is available for reservation now at Hobby Search, retail is about ¥6,800.
Kazari Uiharu and Ryoko Okami figurines by Alter up for reservation
Ryoko Okami (Okamisan and her Seven Companions) due in February 2011; Retail about ¥8,600
Okamisan Ryoko by Alter
Kazari Uiharu (To Aru Kagaku no Railgun) due in March 2011; Retail about ¥8,600
Kazari Uiharu by Alter
Both are available for reservation now at Hobby Search and other retailers.
Soryu Asuka Langley – Ballerina Style – up for reservation
It never ceases to amaze me just how many versions of the two most known characters from the Evangelion franchise there are. Here is a prime example. In this nice piece done by Kotobukiya, Asuka is a practicing ballerina. It is a great compliment to their other figure of Rei as a ballerina. Since there are two complimenting figurines, it may be difficult to resist getting both as a set.
Evangelions Asuka as a ballerina by Kotobukiya
Asuka can be reserved at Hobby Search today. Retail price is around ¥7,140.
- New York Times Manga Best Seller List, October 2-8 October 14, 2011
- Niconico Streams Shana III, Future Diary, Haganai, C3, Maken-Ki October 14, 2011
- Funimation, Niconico to Jointly License Anime October 14, 2011
- Anime Magazines October 14, 2011
- Shinobu Oshino Figure October 12, 2011
- Which Mirai Oppai Mousepad Design? October 11, 2011
- Free tickets to Japan from the Japanese government October 10, 2011
- How I started to build my career in Japan October 6, 2011
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